Friday, June 28, 2013

Friday Foodday

Happy Friday lovebugs! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Here are my favorite recipes this week.

Limoncello Gin Cocktail
Ingredients
1 ounce Limoncello
1 ounce gin
4 ounces club soda
Lots of ice
Lemon peel, for garnish

Directions
Fill a tall glass with ice and add the Limoncello and gin. Top with the club soda and stir. Garnish and Enjoy.





Skinny Poolside Dip
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 jalapeno, seeded, finely diced (double it up or leave in seeds if you want more spice)
1 small can black olives, finely diced
15 ounce can corn, drained
1 packet ranch seasoning
Directions
Dump everything into a bowl and start stirring it together. As the vegetables start to release a little of their water, the mixture will come together much easier. Continue stirring until well combined.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge, covered, for up to 24 hours. The longer the dip sets, the more water the vegetables will release.
Serve with crackers or chips.

Spicy Chipotle Ketchup
Ingredients
  • 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp chipotle paste (or more to taste)
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder

Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat; whisk until smooth. When it comes to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and cover until cool. Chill and store refrigerated in a covered container.

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Lets Get Nude

Nude shoes are essential for warm weather. With colored shorts, printed dresses and too many weddings to go to, a nude sandal is going to save you time and money when putting together an outfit. Today we're looking at nude heeled sandals. Perfect to dress up or just add some height!

Ok this sandal has an essential padded footbed, a great ankle strap, and able to transition from wedding guest to girls night seamlessly.

There's something sexy about a zip back heel.

Sole Society, Lindell, $59
Need a break from the height? How about these beauties?

Boom. That's what I think when I see these. You must promise me to practice walking in them before they see pavement, one bad step will ruin the outfit.

Nude pump sandals will be worth their price, I promise. Find a pair that are comfortable and chic, you'll wear them to death.

Be fabulous today!

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

It Is Easy Being Green

Hey there lovebugs, as you may know, my favorite color is purple. Bold purple. But a close second has got to be green. I love green because its such a statement color. Saturated or pastel, it always stands out. Today we're not looking at any style in particular, but rather some great green pieces that I'm loving lately.

Forever 21, High-Waisted Pocket Shorts, $15
High waisted, high drama. Wear heels, tuck in the shirt, own it.

J Crew Factory, Dangling Shapes Necklace, $29
Oh how lovely is this necklace? I'm pairing it with denim, a lace dress, or anything in between.

BC Footwear, Grass is Greener, $49
A great woven detail on this sandal. I also love the stripe of gold all around the sole.

A must own. Truly. Wear it traveling, wear it to a bridal shower, wear it to drinks with the girls, wear it to the pool. So simple yet so stunning.

Green is just one of those colors that pops on anyone. It's also a very easy color to mix with other colors, try coral, yellow, or navy.

Be fabulous today!

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Collarbone Classy

What's easier for summer than a dress? It is absolutely dress season and if you want want to color outside the lines a bit, I'd suggest a halter dress. The halter is very unexpected in this sometimes repetitive sundress season. So show off that collarbone, try a halter.

Banana Republic, Yellow Halter Dress, $79
I wanted to start with this dress because it is so beautiful on its own, but it can also be the perfect canvas for baubles, belt, or bag.

The pleating on this dress is just beautiful, I love the mix of yellow with forest green.


Simple and easy for a warm summer night, I'd add some chunk heeled sandals to this. Oh and did I mention its machine washable?

Yes, this is a bit more than I'd like to spend on one dress, but the versatility of this piece is worth it. Wedding guest ready, add a blazer for work, throw a crewneck sweater on top and wear it as a skirt this fall.

A halter dress is a beautiful neckline for sundress season. 

Be fabulous today!